Senior Designer

Grapevine Media; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Gauteng is seeking a highly skilled Senior Graphic Designer with a focus on event activations and retail design. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience creating impactful visual experiences across multiple platforms. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model, emphasizing the ability to collaborate with other designers and manage multiple projects effectively.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Commission structure after becoming permanent

Work on high-profile brands

Qualifications

• 6-8 years as a Graphic Designer, with 2-3 years in a senior role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D design software.
• Curated portfolio showing event activation work.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design event activation elements.
• Develop visuals considering foot traffic and spatial layout.
• Collaborate with other designers and manage multiple projects.

Skills

Event activations

Retail design

Adobe Creative Suite

3D design software

Communication

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

SketchUp

Blender

Job description

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Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and creatively driven Senior Graphic Designer with strong experience in event activations, retail environments, and in-store brand execution.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of conceptualizing and producing impactful visual experiences—both digital and physical—across retail displays, mall activations, centre courts, and branded events.

This role requires a designer who not only excels creatively but can also add value to the wider team, provide guidance to other designers, and take on a leadership role as second-in-command to the Head of Studio.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, understand the customer journey in physical spaces, and can turn strategy into compelling visual work, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Conceptualize and design event activation elements, including centre courts, mall activations, themed environments, immersive experiences, and consumer engagement zones.

Develop visuals that consider foot traffic, customer flow, experiential touchpoints, and spatial layout.

Translate experiential concepts into pitch decks, 3D renders, mockups, and detailed execution files.

Create strategic retail design elements such as hotspots, FSUs, PSUs, shelf strips, wobblers, and other POS materials.

Design with consideration for retail compliance, shopper behavior, and brand visibility.

Prepare print‑ready artwork and work closely with suppliers to ensure flawless production.

Execute high‑quality visual content across print, digital, OOH, and brand collateral while ensuring brand consistency.

Collaborate with other designers, provide guidance and feedback, and act as secondary design lead when the Head of Studio is unavailable.

Manage multiple projects from concept through to delivery while meeting deadlines.

Prepare accurate print‑ready files and liaise with printers, fabrication teams, and activation partners.

Requirements & Skills

Technical Competencies : 6–8 years as a Graphic Designer, with 2–3 years in a senior or leadership role; proven portfolio in event activations, retail displays, and 3D conceptualization; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and 3D design software (SketchUp, Blender, Cinema4D, Dimension, or similar); solid understanding of typography, layout, colour theory, and brand identity; experience with fabrication agencies and material specifications.

Soft Skills : exceptional conceptual thinking, strong communication across studio, sales, and production teams, meticulous attention to detail, calm under pressure, proactive, enthusiastic, and collaborative.

Logistical Requirements : valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle.

Portfolio Requirements : curated portfolio with specific examples of event activation work (mall activations, centre courts, 3D mockups, retail POS executions); before / after case studies or process slides; at least one project demonstrating collaboration with suppliers or production partners.

What We Offer

Hybrid working model : 1 day per week in the Morningside office, 4 days remote (additional in‑office days may be required during the first month for training).

Opportunity to work on high‑profile brands and experiential campaigns.

Commission structure upon becoming permanent and achieving set targets.

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Employment type : Full‑time

Job function : Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industry : Advertising Services